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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
6
The article explains the heart’s pumping action at seven miles an hour and compares blood quality to engine oil. It notes Dr. R V Pierce’s conclusion after years of practice that stomach issues lead to impure blood and general breakdown, and that a tonic from flyceric root extracts was the remedy.
Dr Pierce discusses a non alcoholic medical discovery aiding digestion and tissue nourishment. The ad promotes Common Sense Medical Adviser, a 1008 page French cloth bound book, available from Dr R V Pierce at 663 Main Street Buffalo NY for 31 one cent stamps.
Bargains across the Bergner's store offer suits worth 1500 to 5000 dollars and white serge and silk options 2000 to 6000 dollars at half price. The ad invites shoppers to visit the large one floor shop and notes free parcel check and rest room access.
Joy Morton of Chicago Morton Salt Co. praises widened locks and dredging on the Illinois and Michigan canal from Lockport to La Salle and along the Hennepin canal. He says traffic could resume at nominal cost and plans to publish a trip log while continuing salt transportation by water. He notes the public should demand canal restoration and widening to match neighboring locks.
The St Louis Peoria and Milwaukee surveyors started Thursday from Lacon to map and correct the right of way from Peoria to Lacon. Rights of way north of Lacon toward Hennepin and the Three I bridge at Depew are secured, with actual construction to start once routes are finalized.
A reflective essay questions whether true goodness exists without temptation and considers those shielded from evil versus those born to hardship. It urges compassion for the tested, faith in God, and gratitude for trials, linking moral strength to perseverance and community support. Also notes a Neenah man breaking two ribs and a claim for Dr King’s New Discovery. Jo Dawson wins a 500 mile car race at over 78 mph.
Ambiguous OCR text suggests an ad style claim for Ayers Hair Vigor or similar product. The readable bits reference hair benefits, smoothness, and quick effect. No clear dates or entities beyond the brand name appear.
The piece notes rising pressure for divorce reform as churches align toward statutory laws. Dean Sumner of Chicago advocates early action and would only officiate if a physician certifies physical fitness, highlighting tension over remarriage after divorce.
Le Tae vure bred French draft stallion Easter Boy Chestnut foaled April 16 1906 Illinois license A 4300.35 renewed April 16 1993 passes Dr Gebhardt exam free from disease stands for public service in Illinois license expires April 16 1918 J K Dickinson secretary stallion reg board Henry county stand at home barn two miles north of Henry insurance terms 15 to insure a colt to suck mares moving forfeits insurance Dan Horrom owner
Royal Description a pure bred Percheron roadster stallion, foaled 1907, registered in Percheron Stud Book of Americans No 68002. Sire Tobie 9183 Dam Esther 28995. examined free of disease by Dr L F Hartzell and licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. Licenses valid through March 25 1918. John Divelbiss owner. Seasonal showings across Illinois locations with insurance terms set at 15 to insure a colt to stand and suck. License No A 3363 renewed March 6 1912.
Moulton Irby II foaled June 1 1909 listed in the American Shire Horse Stud Book. Bred by Lockinge Harold 16779 from Sembes OFTOO line out of Florenda 4888 by Johnny Bull 3347. Dark bay 2000 pounds, gentle disposition, first class drafter with strong hoofs. Inspected by Dr Fittett. Location Home Barn One mile east of Whitefield Corners. Price 15 dollars to insure. insurance forfeits if mares moved or county left. Charles McAllister conducts sale.
Fragmentary 1911 document references the Society of America and a dark grey foal with Pelletan and Coquette in the pedigree. It notes examination by Dr. Willett, a registration record, and an April expiration license, but details are garbled and incomplete.
The ad describes Billié Thomas Hill, dark brown foaled 1894, 1400 pounds and 1 hand high, with a breeding record of 11 colts and 2:07 to 2:34 records. Sire is William M Hill, dam Possum Pie, licensed to stand for public stud in Illinois. License expires March 2 49135. season details listed with Dr Gebharl and stable at Henry Remainder home barn Whitefield. Insurance terms $12 and conditions for moving in or out of county, with forfeiture and consequences.
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